KOREKE

CHINESE CRESTED DOGS

Crested's at Play

Kia ora Welcome to our celebration of things Crested.

On this page we share the wonderful photos and stories of Koreke Kids. Most of the items on this page have been sent to us by the new owners of Koreke Kids - we thank them for the chance to share these treasures with you and for the love they are giving these babies.

Hoodwinked by a Chinese Crested

as admitted by Keely Hunkins

I am not good at telling funny stories so bare with me...My house is a two story and our main living area is on the second floor. There are stairs to go outside to the front yard which is not fenced in. This is the area where Freddie goes to bathroom. So it is a challenge when it comes to training. Several months back I attempted to train him to ring a bell at the front door to go out to the bathroom. I tried with treats and clickers but he was not too enthusiastic in ringing it and was not interested. So I gave up on it but left the bell on the door handle. I been routinely taking him out every few hours and he has been 90%. Which is great.

Well one day I hear the bell ringing very loudly and low and behold it's Freddie (the ahaa effect). Being very happy I let him out and praise him. I was very glad he was using the bell thinking my past training had helped. The following day Freddie was ringing the bell all the time and he had me going out the front door about 15 times in one evening. Sometimes to pee and other times to just sniff. I was happy but was starting to get a little irritated with the false alarms. I told Tom the following night "don't get hoodwinked" because I had to work. I come home in the morning and Tom said Freddie had been "crying wolf all night" with the bell. I had to laugh.

A few nights later Freddie is still ringing the bell frequent but not as often. Not so bad. Now Freddie is ringing the bell and my cat Buster comes down the stairs thinking he might be able to escape to the outside. Oh I forgot to tell you Freddie's playroom is downstairs next to the door. Freddie runs in his playroom and tackles Buster. Even Buster is getting irritated by all the false alarms. Now Buster is the sweetest but not the smartest but falls for the bell ringing every time.

What is the funniest..the other day Freddie rings the bell and I immediately run down stairs and there's a poop on the floor "I am here the clean up the poop". Who is being trained now?

Got to go... Freddie's ringing the bell.

The Boys like to Line Dance ...... But Jana is into Ballet

The KorekeKennels Line Dancing Kids

I have personality plus
I'm bouncy, I'm cheeky, the class clown
I'm playful, affectionate and demanding
With me around you'll never feel down

I love the sun, the heater, the fireplace
The warmth of a knee
I love food, even if it belongs to the cat
(especially if it belongs to the cat)
I will eat it quickly, so no one knows its me

I can stand on my hind legs
and clap my paws for you
I will try and play with the cat, but most of all
I love you playing with me too

I peer out from under a fringe so pale
My twinkly eyes black as night
Feathered feet, flowing mane and tail
Like a high steeping little horse

I'm a Chinese Crested dog of course.
And I'm Unique

Carol Tonner June 2008